Solid-state batteries are seen as the next big thing in electromobility. Now, this technology is available for the first time for a series-produced motorcycle. The Verge TS Pro will now be equipped with a solid-state battery from Donut Lab. This reduces charging time to ten minutes and increases the range to up to 595 km. The first examples are expected to be delivered in the coming months.
All of this was presented at the CES trade fair in Las Vegas. Already at last year's CES, Finnish specialist Verge Motorcycles attracted a lot of attention with its Verge TS model with a axleless rear wheel. Now the company wants to equip the motorcycle with a real solid state battery (All-solid state battery, ASSB), as company CEO Marko Lehtimäki explains in the following video:
In theory, solid-state batteries should solve the most significant problems of today's lithium-ion batteries, but according to Lehtismäki, there has never been a single production vehicle that uses such a battery. Verge wants to change that. In addition to the battery, the system also includes associated electronics, a temperature management system, and software.
The energy density is said to be very high at 400 watt-hours per kilogram. According to a press release from Donut Labs, this applies to the entire battery, not to the individual cells. The charging time is short – the battery can be charged from 0 to 100 percent in just five minutes. In addition, the number of charging cycles is said to be practically unlimited: 100.000 cycles are possible. With a range of 600 km, this would mathematically be enough for 60 million kilometers. For comparison: batteries available today have an energy density of around 250 to 300 Wh/kg and achieve between 1.000 and 5.000 charging cycles.
On top of all this, the costs are expected to be low – even lower than today’s liquid electrolyte batteries. In addition, the materials for them are expected to be available everywhere. The battery is expected to be suitable for all possible applications, from two-wheelers and cars to stationary energy storage devices, drones and robots. Lehtismäki is particularly proud that the battery is already ready for series production. The first vehicle to receive it is the Verge TS.
The Verge TS Pro already proved in 2025 that it could travel 350 km without recharging. In November, the company presented its successor at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, notably with an improved engine. But Verge has kept one more secret: that the motorcycle will get an ASSB from Donut Lab. This applies to all new TS Pros. The charging time is reduced from 35 to less than 10 minutes. The charging time has even been artificially extended to have time for a cappuccino. In addition to the 350 km range version, there is also a long-range version with up to 600 km. Both are expected to last the entire life of the motorcycle.
There are no restrictions on charging: the battery is not damaged by frequent rapid charging, if it is charged to 100 percent and more. Extreme temperatures should not affect the cells either. Even at -30 degrees or +100 degrees, the battery should still have 99 percent of its storage capacity. In addition, the cells do not catch fire even if damaged.
Watt Electric Platform
What about electric cars? They should also soon get the ASSB from Donut Lab. Among the first vehicles are expected to be those from Watt Electrics. Together they can develop a platform that will be equipped with both the Donut battery and the Donut motors. This platform is also expected to be offered to manufacturers. In addition, a battery-powered trailer from Cova Power will also get the new battery (company website).
The new TS Verge Pro features a 50 percent lighter donut-shaped engine, while maintaining the same power and torque. The motorcycle is said to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 3,5 seconds. The new battery pack is said to increase the range by 300 kilometers in ten minutes.
Prices remain unchanged. According to the configurator, the 350 km version costs 36.581 euros, while the 600 km version is 3.000 euros more expensive. You can already place an order and pay 100 euros, the rest must be paid before production. The expected delivery date is January 2026. According to a press release from Donut Lab, the TS Ultra (configurator) is also expected to get a new ASSB. This bike also has a range of up to 600 km, but the delivery date is listed as the second quarter, and the price is 54.431 euros.
